On Fri, 22 Nov 2002, Tom Neff wrote: > That is all fine and well, but from a List-Managers > standpoint, the governing principle seems to me to be that > list software should allow these choices to be made on a > per-list basis, not interfere with them or attempt to mandate > a "one size fits all" answer. > > With specific reference to the double-confirm issue, it is > appropriate for some lists, some clienteles, and some > situations, and inappropriate for others. List > administrators should be able to choose whether they want it > or not.
Broadly I agree that you shouldn't compel every list admin to use the same set of rules... What sorts of situations would be appropriate for unconfirmed subscriptions? I could see unconfirmed subscribes in some compulsory situations, such as a working group in a business or a group of students in a classroom. There are some similar situations where someone might be compelled, obligated or presumed appropriate to join a mailing list. Without a good reason, I wouldn't allow a list admin to choose not to use confirmations. Your mileage may vary. I am curious as to the situations you would find acceptable for unconfirmed subscriptions. I'm looking for a rehash of the whole debate on why confirmed subscribes should or should not be. I'd just like to know what situations folks find acceptable for not using confirmations. - murr -
